Energy-efficient mobility systems program

(a) In general In coordination with the program established under section 7(b), the Secretary shall support a program of research, development, and demonstration of advanced energy-efficient mobility solutions that will address the potential energy impacts of advanced vehicle technologies throughout the transportation sector. (b) Development of tools The program under subsection (a) shall include the development of tools, techniques, processes, and capabilities to understand and identify essential components to improve the energy productivity of integrated mobility systems. (c) Activities In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall support activities— (1) to improve the energy and mobility impacts of emerging and potentially disruptive technologies and services; (2) to assess automated vehicle computing loads and capabilities; (3) to improve onboard sensing and external connectivity, including vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-infrastructure, and vehicle-to-everything connectivity; (4) to maximize vehicle energy efficiency for connected vehicles under real-world driving conditions; (5) to assess methods to use autonomous vehicles or connectivity to improve roadway throughput; (6) to research advance autonomous refueling and charging technologies and infrastructure; (7) to apply machine learning with high-performance computing resources to large industry datasets from providers and cities to develop predictive capabilities for the transportation system; (8) to optimize systems for mobility, grid, and buildings to support vehicle electrification and vehicle automation from light-duty to heavy-duty vehicles, with grid stability, demand response, and reliability; and (9) to carry out other innovative, energy-focused research and development, as determined by the Secretary.